Corrections and updates are available for all of the missing manuals at www.missingmanuals.com. This should, theoretically, include any changes do to the release of system 10.4. We shall see.
I usually don't buy computer books. I usually learn how to use new software by exploring the windows to discover features. Once in a while I need to do something that I can't discover on my own. When that happens I do one of two things. I first use the help feature on the Mac, which rarely helps. When that doesn't work, I ask the tech guy at my school, which almost always helps. As far as Applescript goes, I've discovered a third option. Now I'll have to check out the other Missing Manuals.
One final thought about Adam Goldstein and the publishing industry:
What is most incredible, and cool, is that Applescript: The Missing Manual was written by a 16 year old. I'm not so shocked that he is capable. I teach high school and I believe our society vastly underestimates our youth. I was pleasantly surprised that the publishing industry gave him the chance. I will definitely be patronizing the Missing Manual series, Pogue Press and O'Reilly Media.
Goldstein's other accomplishments include being a technical editor and contributor to Mac OS X: The Missing Manual
Article comments
1 - Eric Berlin
Why are these manuals "missing"? Because they're supposed to be great?
2 - Damon
They're called "missing manuals" because they are the manuals that "should have been in the box." Since they weren't, they're missing...
It is kind of corny, but the three I've read are pretty good.
3 - Eric Berlin
I figured it was something like that -- thanks.